2012 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine HYUNDAI  air cleaner filter  is
Coolant
CAUTION
The  use   of  a  non-specified   fluid
could  result  in  transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.
The coolant  should   be  changed at  the
intervals  specified  in   the  maintenance
schedule.
recommended
replaced.
when
the
filter
is
Use only specified automatic trans-
axle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
lubricants  and  capacities”  in  sec-
tion 8.)
Spark plugs
Make sure  to install  new spark  plugs of
the correct heat range.
Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect
the   manual    transaxle    fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Valve clearance
Brake hoses and lines
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic  transaxle fluid  should  not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the  fluid should
be changed  at an  authorized HYUNDAI
Inspect   excessive  valve   noise  and/or
engine vibration and  adjust if necessary.
An  authorized HYUNDAI  dealer  should
perform the operation.
Visually   check  for   proper  installation,
chafing,  cracks,   deterioration  and  any
leakage.  Replace   any  deteriorated   or
damaged parts immediately.
Cooling system
Brake/clutch fluid
dealer
in accordance to the scheduled
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant  reservoir, hoses and
connections  for  leakage   and  damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
maintenance  at   the  beginning   of  this
chapter.
Check brake fluid  level in the  brake fluid
reservoir. The  level  should  be between
“MIN” and  “MAX”  marks on  the  side of
the  reservoir. Use  only  hydraulic  brake
fluid  conforming  to   DOT  3  or  DOT  4
specification.
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle  fluid color  is basi-
cally red.
As  the vehicle  is driven,  the  automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It  is normal  condition  and  you should
not judge  the  need to  replace the  fluid
based upon the changed color.
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